Troy mother arrested after leaving her child in car

EAST GREENBUSH -- A 22-year-old mother from Troy was arrested after forgetting her infant was in the car in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

According to police, 911 calls were made from shoppers, prompting police to investigate. Upon arrival, they determined the temperature in the car had reached 90 degrees. Additionally the vehicle was unsecure with some windows lowered.

Although, the toddler did not appear in distress, the Chief Christopher Lavin said the circumstances warranted placing Jamillah M. Clay, of First Street, under arrest for endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment.

She told police that after she parked the car, she got out and forgot about the baby.